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DOD Hazardous Materials Information System
DoD 6050.5-L
AS OF July 1998
FSC: 6810
NIIN: 002348366
Manufacturer's CAGE: 22527
Part No. Indicator: A
Part Number/Trade Name: POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE (DRY SOLID,FLAKE,BEAD O
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General Information
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Item Name: POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE,ACS
Company's Name: FISHER SCIENTIFIC CO
Company's Street: 585 ALPHA DR
Company's P. O. Box:
Company's City: PITTSBURGH
Company's State: PA
Company's Country: US
Company's Zip Code: 15238-2911
Company's Emerg Ph #: 201-796-7100, CHEMTREC 800-424-9300
Company's Info Ph #: 201-796-7100
Distributor/Vendor # 1: FISHER SCIENTIFIC CO CHEMICAL DIV.
Distributor/Vendor # 1 Cage: 1B464
Distributor/Vendor # 2:
Distributor/Vendor # 2 Cage:
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Safety Data Action Code:
Safety Focal Point: D
Record No. For Safety Entry: 007
Tot Safety Entries This Stk#: 016
Status: SE
Date MSDS Prepared: 22MAR89
Safety Data Review Date: 28FEB92
Supply Item Manager: CX
MSDS Preparer's Name:
Preparer's Company:
Preparer's St Or P. O. Box:
Preparer's City:
Preparer's State:
Preparer's Zip Code:
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Other MSDS Number:
MSDS Serial Number: BLZFC
Specification Number: O-C-265
Spec Type, Grade, Class:
Hazard Characteristic Code: C2
Unit Of Issue: BT
Unit Of Issue Container Qty: 3 KILOGRAMS
Type Of Container: BOTTLE
Net Unit Weight: 3 KILOGRAMS
Report for NIIN: 002348366
NRC/State License Number: N/R
Net Explosive Weight: N/R
Net Propellant Weight-Ammo: N/R
Coast Guard Ammunition Code:
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Ingredients/Identity Information
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Proprietary: NO
Ingredient: POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE
Ingredient Sequence Number: 01
Percent: 100.0
Ingredient Action Code:
Ingredient Focal Point: D
NIOSH (RTECS) Number: TT2100000
CAS Number: 1310-58-3
OSHA PEL: C, 2 MG/M3
ACGIH TLV: C 2 MG/M3; 9091
Other Recommended Limit: NONE SPECIFIED
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Physical/Chemical Characteristics
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Appearance And Odor: WHITE PELLETS, RODS, OR FLAKES.
Boiling Point: 2408F,1320C
Melting Point: 681F,361C
Vapor Pressure (MM Hg/70 F): N/R
Vapor Density (Air=1): N/R
Specific Gravity: 2.04
Decomposition Temperature: UNKNOWN
Evaporation Rate And Ref: N/R
Solubility In Water: COMPLETE
Percent Volatiles By Volume: N/K
Viscosity: N/R
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pH:
Radioactivity: N/R
Form (Radioactive Matl):
Magnetism (Milligauss): N/P
Corrosion Rate (IPY): UNKNOWN
Autoignition Temperature: N/R
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Fire and Explosion Hazard Data
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Flash Point: N/R
Flash Point Method: N/P
Lower Explosive Limit: N/R
Upper Explosive Limit: N/R
Extinguishing Media: USE WATER FOG, CARBON DIOXIDE, FOAM, OR DRY CHEMI
CAL
AS APPROPRIATE FOR SURROUNDINGS.
Special Fire Fighting Proc: WEAR FIRE FIGHTING PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT AN
DA
FULL FACED SELF CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS. COOL FIRE EXPOSED CONTA
INERS
WITH WATER SPRAY. CONTAIN RUNOFF.
Unusual Fire And Expl Hazrds: COMBUSTION OR HEAT OF FIRE MAY PRODUCE
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS AND VAPORS.
Report for NIIN: 002348366
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Reactivity Data
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Stability: YES
Cond To Avoid (Stability): EXTREMELY HIGH TEMPERATURES, MOISTURE
Materials To Avoid: ACIDS, ACID HALIDES, ACID ANHYDRIDES, MAGNESIUM,
ALUMINUM, COPPER.
Hazardous Decomp Products: LIBERATES FLAMMABLE HYDROGEN GAS ON CONTACT
WITH ACTIVE METALS SUCH AS ZN,AL,SN.
Hazardous Poly Occur: NO
Conditions To Avoid (Poly): NOT APPLICABLE
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Health Hazard Data
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LD50-LC50 Mixture: ORAL LD50 (RAT) IS 365 MG/KG (SOLUTION)
Route Of Entry - Inhalation: YES
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Route Of Entry - Skin: YES
Route Of Entry - Ingestion: YES
Health Haz Acute And Chronic: CORROSIVE LIQUID WILL BURN EYES/SKIN/
RESPIRATORY TRACT. CAN CAUSE BLINDNESS. CAUSES DESTRUCTIVE TISSUE DAMA
GE
AND SCARRING. MAY LEAD TO SKIN DERMATITIS. INGESTION OF LIQUID OR SOLI
D
CAUSE SEVERE BURNING AND IRRITATION TO MUCOUS MEMBRANES, MOUTH, THROAT
AND
GASTROINTESTINAL TRACT. CAN CAUSE SEVERE PNEUMONITIS.
Carcinogenicity - NTP: NO
Carcinogenicity - IARC: NO
Carcinogenicity - OSHA: NO
Explanation Carcinogenicity: THIS MATERIAL IS NOT KNOWN TO BE
CARCINOGENIC.
Signs/Symptoms Of Overexp: OVEREXPOSURE MAY LEAD TO RESPIRATORY
IRRITATION, NAUSEA, FATIGUE, DIZZINESS, HEADACHES, UNCONSCIOUSNESS,
DERMATITIS AND EYE IRRITATION,BURNS AND PAIN. INGESTION MAY RESULT IN
ASTHMA-LIKE REACTIONS (WHEEZING, COUGHING AND SHORTNESS OF BREATH). SK
IN
BURNS.
Med Cond Aggravated By Exp: PERSONS WITH A SKIN DISORDER, EYE DISORDER
S,
OR IMPARED RESPIRATORY FUNCTION SHOULD USE CAUTION WHEN HANDLING OR US
ING
THIS PRODUCT.
Emergency/First Aid Proc: SKIN:REMOVE CONTAMINATED CLOTHING. WASH WITH
SOAP AND WATER. GET MEDICAL ATTENTION IF IRRITATION PERSISTS. INHALATI
ON:
REMOVE TO FRESH AIR & RESTORE BREATHING IF NECESSARY. GET MEDICAL
ATTENTION. EYE:IMMEDIATELY FLUSH WITH WATER FOR 15 MINUTES WHILE HOLDI
NG
EYELIDS OPEN. GET MEDICAL ATTENTION. INGESTION:DRINK WATER/MILK TO DIL
UTE.
DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING. NOTHING BY MOUTH IF UNCONSCIOUS.CALL DOCTOR
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Precautions for Safe Handling and Use
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Steps If Matl Released/Spill: SOLID CAN BE PICKED UP WITH A SHOVEL INT
OA
DRUM FOR DISPOSAL. WEAR PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT. FOR LIQUID-CONTAIN SPILL
AND
VACUUM LIQUID. DO NOT ALLOW RUNOFF TO A SEWER UNLESS MATERIAL IS DILUT
ED
AND NEUTRALIZED WITH DILUTE ACID SOLUTION.
Neutralizing Agent: 5% ACETIC ACID (VINEGAR)
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Waste Disposal Method: WASTE DILUTED AND NEUTRALIZED LIQUID COULD BE
FLUSHED TO A WASTE WATER TREATMENT SYSTEM VIA THE SEWER OR GIVEN TO A
LICENSED DISPOSAL CONTRACTOR. CONFORM TO ALL APPLICABLE REGULATIONS.
Report for NIIN: 002348366
UNDILUTED MATERIAL IS A RCRA HAZARDOUS WASTE (CODE = D002).
Precautions-Handling/Storing: STORE IN A COOL, DRY, VENTILATED WORK AR
EA.
KEEP CONTAINERS CLOSED WHEN NOT IN USE. PLACE STORAGE TANKS IN A DIKED
CONTAINMENT AREA.
Other Precautions: SPILLAGE CAN BE SLIPPERY. MATERIAL ABSORBS MOISTURE
AND
CO2 FROM THE AIR.
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Control Measures
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Respiratory Protection: NOT NORMALLY REQUIRED. USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED
RESPIRATOR FOR HANDLING MIST IF PROLONGED CONTACT WITH MATERIAL.
Ventilation: ADEQUATE ROOM VENTILATION SUFFICIENT TO MEET TLV.
Protective Gloves: NEOPRENE OR RUBBER GLOVES
Eye Protection: NO CONTACTS. USE CHEMICAL SAFETY GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment: EYE WASH. CHEMICAL APRON IS RECOMMENDED. F
ULL
RUBBER BOOTS RECOMMENDED. DO NOT WEAR THIN RUBBER COVERS OVER LEATHER
SHOE
Work Hygienic Practices: DO NOT TAKE INTERNALLY. AVOID SKIN CONTACT. W
ASH
SKIN AFTER USING PRODUCT. DO NOT EAT, DRINK OR SMOKE IN WORK AREA.
Suppl. Safety & Health Data: CORROSIVE LIQUID - AVOID CONTACT. CONTACT
LENSES SHOULD NOT BE WORN WHEN DEALING WITH THIS PRODUCT. KEEP EYE WAS
H AND
QUICK DRENCH SHOWER FACILITIES AVAILABLE WHEN WORKING WITHN THIS MATER
IAL.
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Transportation Data
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Transportation Action Code:
Transportation Focal Point: D
Trans Data Review Date: 92059
DOT PSN Code: LZM
DOT Symbol:
DOT Proper Shipping Name: POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE, SOLID
DOT Class: 8
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DOT ID Number: UN1813
DOT Pack Group: II
DOT Label: CORROSIVE
DOT/DoD Exemption Number:
IMO PSN Code: MDR
IMO Proper Shipping Name: POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE, SOLID
IMO Regulations Page Number: 8214
IMO UN Number: 1813
IMO UN Class: 8
IMO Subsidiary Risk Label: -
IATA PSN Code: UPT
IATA UN ID Number: 1813
IATA Proper Shipping Name: POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE, SOLID
IATA UN Class: 8
IATA Subsidiary Risk Class:
IATA Label: CORROSIVE
AFI PSN Code: UPT
AFI Symbols:
AFI Prop. Shipping Name: POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE, SOLID
AFI Class: 8
AFI ID Number: UN1813
AFI Pack Group: II
Report for NIIN: 002348366
AFI Label:
AFI Special Prov:
AFI Basic Pac Ref: 12-7
MMAC Code:
N.O.S. Shipping Name:
Additional Trans Data:
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Disposal Data
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Disposal Data Action Code:
Disposal Data Focal Point:
Disposal Data Review Date:
Rec # For This Disp Entry:
Tot Disp Entries Per NSN:
Landfill Ban Item:
Disposal Supplemental Data:
1st EPA Haz Wst Code New:
1st EPA Haz Wst Name New:
1st EPA Haz Wst Char New:
1st EPA Acute Hazard New:
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2nd EPA Haz Wst Name New:
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Label Data
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Label Required: YES
Technical Review Date: 28FEB92
Label Date:
MFR Label Number: N/R
Label Status: F
Common Name: POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE (DRY SOLID,FLAKE,BEAD OR
GRANULAR)
Chronic Hazard: YES
Signal Word: DANGER!
Acute Health Hazard-None:
Acute Health Hazard-Slight:
Acute Health Hazard-Moderate: X
Acute Health Hazard-Severe:
Contact Hazard-None:
Contact Hazard-Slight:
Contact Hazard-Moderate:
Contact Hazard-Severe: X
Fire Hazard-None: X
Fire Hazard-Slight:
Fire Hazard-Moderate:
Fire Hazard-Severe:
Reactivity Hazard-None: X
Report for NIIN: 002348366
Reactivity Hazard-Slight:
Reactivity Hazard-Moderate:
Reactivity Hazard-Severe:
Special Hazard Precautions: CORROSIVE! WILL BURN EYES/SKIN/ RESPIRATOR
Y
TRACT. CAN CAUSE BLINDNESS. CAUSES DESTRUCTIVE TISSUE DAMAGE AND SCARR
ING.
MAY LEAD TO SKIN DERMATITIS. INGESTION OF LIQUID OR SOLID WILL CAUSE S
EVERE
BURNING AND IRRITATION TO MUCOUS MEMBRANES, MOUTH, THROAT AND
GASTROINTESTINAL TRACT. CAN CAUSE SEVERE PNEUMONITIS. STORE IN A COOL,
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DRY,
VENTILATED WORK AREA. KEEP CONTAINERS CLOSED WHEN NOT IN USE. FIRST AI
D:
SKIN: REMOVE CONTAMINATED CLOTHING. WASH WITH SOAP AND WATER. GET MEDI
CAL
ATTENTION IF IRRITATION PERSISTS. INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR & RE
STORE
BREATHING IF NECESSARY. GET MEDICAL HELP. INGESTION:DRINK WATER/MILK,
GET
MEDICAL HELP.
Protect Eye: Y
Protect Skin: Y
Protect Respiratory: Y
Label Name: FISHER SCIENTIFIC CO
Label Street: 585 ALPHA DR
Label P.O. Box:
Label City: PITTSBURGH
Label State: PA
Label Zip Code: 15238-2911
Label Country: US
Label Emergency Number: 201-796-7100, CHEMTREC 800-424-9300
Year Procured:
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